Installation and initial operation

This chapter describes

• how to change to a higher openFT version

• how to generate the data communication system for openFT,

• the general requirements that need to be observed for openFT operation (e.g. assignment of privileged for openFT and the protection of openFT administration files),

• the installation of openFT and of the optional delivery units openFT-FTP, openFT-AC and openFT-CR.

• the initial operation including the configuration and administration tasks that need to be completed before openFT is run.

• the configuration tasks associated with data security (with or without FTAC).

For information on the hardware and software requirements for openFT (z/OS) and connections to partner systems, please refer to the release notice.